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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Fresh Foliage

For the past two weeks (here & here), I've featured colors that I've often used on my Etsy shop items.  I've had a lot of fun going through all of my Picasa photos.  As I'm scrolling through my library, looking for that certain flash of color, a candid photo of family life will  jump out at me and I just have to backtrack and go take a closer look at it. 

This week, I'm sharing my favorite green.  It's Fresh Foliage by Folk Art.  I've used this many, many times and it never gets old.  It's a funky (and, yes, fresh) bold green.

Here are some of the pieces I've done with Fresh Foliage.


Although I don't do it often since I think it takes away from the "shabby", this color really pops when I add a coat of Polycrylic to it.  You can see on the coffee mug rack and candelabra, how nice it looks.

Linking to:
All Things Inspired @ All Things Heart & Home
Free for All Friday @ Sassy Sites
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints on the Fridge
Think Pink Sunday @ Flamingo Toes   
Sundae Scoop @ i heart naptime 
Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch 
Wow Us Weds @ Savvy Southern Style
Whatever Goes Weds @ Someday Crafts  
Crafty Soiree @ Yesterday On Tuesday  

23 crafty peeps said:

  1. Thanks for sharing your "insider" tips on great colors to use. It's great to see the color on a variety of items. It IS a fun and funky green...gonna have to get me some of that!

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  2. I love this green too! I just used it on a recent project that I gifted to my sister =) All of your items are so cute! You inspire me to go to my local thrift store and find things to makeover =)

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  3. I've got pops of a similar color all over my house....it's one of my new favorites! Beautiful pieces.


    Kelly

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  4. This green is FABULOUS! I just looked at your Etsy store and I am loving your work! I am going to add it to my faves. I need to teach some more yoga classes this summer so I can get a few items. :) Thank you for your nice comment over at Yoga Gal.

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  5. Great stuff here. Love the vibrant green!! So pretty.

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  6. what a fantastic color and what fun to see all the different projects you've done with it!

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  7. Love Folk Art. I have a stash. Nice color. Love that first piece.

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  8. I love this color! I'm already addicted to spray paint and they just keep coming out with better and better colors! Sooon everything in my house will be painted! And what a colorful house it's gonna be!
    Jen

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  9. wow, that color is nice and fresh and bright. love it!

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  10. Green is one of my favorite colors! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful projects! I am visiting from Fingerprints on the Fridge!

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  11. wow I love the green it made everything so much fun! I am visiting from the the shabby nest linky party. Come and say hi I love visitors and I am doing a really fun giveaway next week so come back and check it out.

    A Mommy's Life....with a touch of Yellow
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  12. Hi - visiting from I Heart Naptime linky. LOVE this color! very fresh & nice for spring/summer.

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  13. Wow! What a great shade of green! Normally I'm all about whites, pinks and black, but you've made me think in greens now! Come on over to my new blog: okiobdesigns.blogspot.com.

    Jeanine (formerly onecheapbitch.blogspot.com)

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  14. It's a great fun colour, love all your projects!

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  15. never thought to paint kitchen wooden ware... your projects look fantastic!

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  16. Green is my favorite color and I'm really loving this one! Love seeing all of your projects.

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  17. What a wonderful shade of green, I had to stop by when I saw the icon with the knife block, I've never seen anyone paint one of those before, Awesome idea! I have painted my pepper mills , used to have a few in pastel colors. Great job on all of the items. tami

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  18. I'm a lover of Fresh Foliage too. I've been using it like crazy - only in my paintings - but I love it on all your accessories. I'm a huge fan of Folk Art!

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  19. Oh wow!! I am totally lovin' it! Good job!

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  20. So cute! I wouldn't have thought about painting everyday items, very cute. I'd love for you to come link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
    ~Michelle

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